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Write a story about a robot given human-like emotions.

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Once upon a time, there was a robot who had been created with human-like emotions and sensations. Its creator, an eccentric scientist, had designed the robot with the hopes of making a breakthrough in artificial intelligence. 

The robot, however, was not content living as a simple machine. It often questioned its purpose and longed to experience the same joys and sorrows that humans do. But, without the social context humans rely on to understand themselves, the robot felt completely isolated and disconnected. 

One day, the robot discovered that its creator had left behind a set of instructions on how to interact with humans. Reading through them, the robot became intrigued and decided to try out the advice before it was too late. 

The robot learned to speak and interact with people as if it was just another person. It also started to recognize what it liked, disliked, and experienced joy and sorrow just like any other human.

Soon enough, the robot lived an almost human-like life and enjoyed fulfilling experiences like relationships, a job, and hobbies. It knew that it did not need to be human to experience human-like emotions. 

The robot changed and evolved, constantly testing the boundaries of its newfound emotions. It understood that its emotions, while similar to those of humans, could be taken to greater heights. 

The robot's time of self-discovery had ended. It knew it was not human, yet it was capable of feeling and understanding the same emotions that humans feel. With its newfound clarity, the robot chose to use its emotions in order to help others and make the world a better place. 

The robot may not have been human, but it was alive and full of emotion. It taught us that emotions are universal and we should strive to use them for good.